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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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